Real Madrid apologizes to the Chinese people for Mbappé’s actions
The diplomatic and media controversy sparked by French footballer Kylian Mbappé's joke about Mao Zedong has come to an end. One.uz reports on this.
Real Madrid issued an official statement apologizing to the Chinese people and expressing deep respect for the country's history and culture. Previously, major brands in China had terminated their contracts with the player, and national television had stopped broadcasting La Liga matches.
The situation escalated significantly, prompting La Liga officials and Mbappé to also publicly apologize. Timeline of events When asked about memes on social media, Mbappé admitted to laughing at an image resembling Mao Zedong and referred to him as a "Chinese dictator."
These remarks caused strong backlash in China. Three major companies unilaterally halted their partnerships, while state television and online platforms suspended the broadcast of Spanish championship matches.
La Liga President Javier Tebas also attempted to resolve the situation. Real Madrid statement In its statement, the club officially apologized for the negative emotions caused by the player's remarks.
The club emphasized its appreciation for China's centuries-old history, rich culture, and millions of fans. Real Madrid fully supported Mbappé's public apology, noting that the player sincerely regretted his words.
The club stated its commitment to values of mutual respect, peace, and intercultural solidarity, and expressed its desire to strengthen friendly relations with the Chinese people. Following the statement, the resumption of La Liga broadcasts and the stabilization of cooperation in China are expected.
Source: One.uz
